A Better Politics: How Government Can Make Us Happier - Couverture souple

Dorling, Danny

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 190799453X ISBN 13 : 9781907994531

Editeur : London Publishing Partnership, 2016

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

The thing that is lacking in the often machine-like short-term tactics of British politics is any vision of what we could be as individuals and as a nation. Danny Dorling makes simple arguments for a better society ideas that are grounded in practical idealism and backed up with intelligent interpretation of evidence and data. --From the foreword by Lord Victor O. Adebowale, Crossbench Peer

Starting from the very reasonable view that public policy should concentrate on what would further our well-being, Dorling argues for a provocative range of policies. This is a useful corrective to the focus on measured economic growth, which can all too readily dominate our thinking; these ideas deserve further debate. --Dame Kate Barker, Former member of the Bank of England s Monetary Policy Committee

In The Argumentative Indian, Amartya Sen encourages us to consider the traditions, contributions and shared humanity of people like us who are different Danny Dorling has done that for me. --Sir Peter Bottomley, Conservative MP and former minister

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The aim of this book is to inspire a better politics: one that will enable future generations to be happier. Greater well-being and better health should be the goals, rather than wealth maximization. We need to value healthcare more than hedge funds, caring above careers, relationships more than real estate. Happiness is the avoidance of misery, the gaining of long-term life satisfaction, the feeling of fulfilment, of worth, of kindness, of usefulness and of love. The book is about what makes most of us happier, but it is also about the collective good. We cannot truly be happy if those around us are not happy. Individualist attempts at self-improvement or only looking after yourself and your family do not work in the long run. This book looks at the evidence for a successful politics that would promote happiness and health, and it suggests policies that take account of this evidence. Government can and should work to make us happier.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: London Publishing Partnership
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 190799453X
• ISBN 13: 9781907994531
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192